I would be interested to know what you guys use to wash your yacks ? In the past ive used 303 UV protectent. I just pulled my PA out of storage "covered" since 2011. Its perfect but a bit dirty and would like to wash it before applying the 303. Dish soap ? Auto soap ?

I was actually curious to see what people would say they use too. I spray my mirage drive with WD-40 after every other trip or so when it's dry, but recently I've notice some black greasy stuff getting on the plastic surrounding the drive locks and well. I tried bio dish soap, but it didn't really clean it. What should I use on the plastic? Also, does the mirage drive need to be degreased once in a while?

I was actually curious to see what people would say they use too. I spray my mirage drive with WD-40 after every other trip or so when it's dry, but recently I've notice some black greasy stuff getting on the plastic surrounding the drive locks and well. I tried bio dish soap, but it didn't really clean it. What should I use on the plastic? Also, does the mirage drive need to be degreased once in a while?

Yup the same here. The black greasy stuff is on the out side as well. I just dont want to use a degreaser or soap it if can hurt the plastic.

Diver_fcd......I believe the heavy black grease you are seeing is the waterproof marine grease that was used to lube the drive shaft axle......the WD40 has softened up the grease and caused it to "weep/seep" out.......a good de-greaser should cut through the grease around the drive well locks.......then/apply 303 to the area cleaned with the de-greaser.

My suggestion is to be careful where WD40 is applied so the grease remains where it was installed at the factory.....at some point, you need to disassemble the mirage drive moving pieces, clean up and re-grease the shaft.The FAQ's have some good info on maintenance.......viewtopic.php?f=60&t=12577